Tooth Talk podcast

Tooth Talk

Discussing everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship, and canines to the campaign trail, Tooth Talk covers the most important dental news in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Brought to you by ADPAC and the American Dental Association, focused on empowering dental professionals to achieve optimal health for all.

Discussing everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship, and canines to the campaign trail, Tooth Talk covers the most important dental news in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Brought to you by ADPAC and the American Dental Association, focused on empowering dental professionals to achieve optimal health for all.

 

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#58 Biting Into Policy: Dental Advocacy, Fluoride Fights & Basset Hounds

Curious how dentistry shapes national policy? Join Peter, Sarah, and special guest Dr. Ste... more

16 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:36

16 Jun 2025


#58

#57 Student Debt and Workforce

Do you know how student loan reform is affecting dentistry and the oral health workforce? ... more

02 Oct 2023

30 MINS

30:47

02 Oct 2023


#57

#56 Exploring MLR and What it Means for Dental Patients

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Chad Olson, Director of State... more

03 Jul 2023

30 MINS

30:06

03 Jul 2023


#56

#55 The Midterms Wrap up - That Was Unexpected

On this episode of Tooth Talk Sarah and Peter sit down again with ADA Sr. Vice-President o... more

05 Dec 2022

31 MINS

31:02

05 Dec 2022


#55

#54 Yes on 2: Massachusetts Dental Society Talks Ballot Initiative

The ADA and the state dental societies have been working with state and federal legislatur... more

26 Sep 2022

35 MINS

35:01

26 Sep 2022


#54

#53 Dental Insurance Reform

In this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter discuss how dentists are advocating at the ... more

05 Sep 2022

33 MINS

33:58

05 Sep 2022


#53

#52 2022 Senate Update

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter provide their in-depth look into this year'... more

29 Aug 2022

58 MINS

58:33

29 Aug 2022


#52

#51 Redistricting and the 2022 Midterms

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter go over everything you need to know about t... more

14 Feb 2022

43 MINS

43:10

14 Feb 2022


#51

#50 The New Executive Director, Dr. Ray Cohlmia

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the ADA's new Executive Direc... more

24 Jan 2022

31 MINS

31:31

24 Jan 2022


#50

#49 Medicare Dental, What's Happening in Congress

Peter and Sarah sit down with ADA President, Dr. Dan Klemmedson, and ADA's Senior Vice Pre... more

22 Sep 2021

30 MINS

30:57

22 Sep 2021


#49

#48 The Case for Health Equity

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter chat with Dr. Jessica Meeske, Chair Council... more

20 Sep 2021

34 MINS

34:49

20 Sep 2021


#48

#47 McCarran-Ferguson Reform Passes - What Comes Next?

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter talk about the effects of McCarran Ferguson... more

17 May 2021

38 MINS

38:17

17 May 2021


#47

#46 That's a Wrap; 2020 in Review

In this two-part episode, Peter and Sarah welcome Mike Graham, ADA's Senior Vice President... more

28 Dec 2020

38 MINS

38:23

28 Dec 2020


#46

#45 2020 Election Wrap-up

Well nobody's perfect. On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter wrap up the 2020 Ele... more

30 Nov 2020

38 MINS

38:57

30 Nov 2020


#45

#44 Election Special - The House

In this second installment of Tooth Talk's Election Prediction specials Sarah and Peter br... more

27 Oct 2020

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:41

27 Oct 2020


#44

#43 Election Special - The Senate

This episode of Tooth Talk is the first in Sarah and Peter's Election Prediction specials.... more

12 Oct 2020

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:56

12 Oct 2020


#43

#42 The Life and Times of a Dental Student

In this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the leadership of the America... more

24 Aug 2020

43 MINS

43:01

24 Aug 2020


#42

#41 Dentist Profile: Dentistry Through Their Eyes

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter are joined by Dr. Tricia Quartey, who pract... more

10 Aug 2020

36 MINS

36:31

10 Aug 2020


#41

#40 Presidential Chat: Dr. Chad Gehani, 156th President of the American Dental Association

On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Chad Gehani, the 156th Pr... more

13 Jul 2020

29 MINS

29:33

13 Jul 2020